While reading the chapter 3 “Establishing Goals Consistent with Your Values and Ethics” from the Interpersonal Skill in Organizations book. I asked myself a couple of questions. Is a person who accomplishes all of his/her goals successful and happy? Ever since I joined the working force, I have dealt with many managers and bosses. They all had their own way and approach to manage people and resources. For the most part, it was evident that they had worked very hard to attain their management position. I imagine they defined their goals to become managers and strived to achieve it. Despite of their achievement, many of them did not come across happy despite of having accomplished their goals. Why is it that the ultimate goal for many of us is to takeover a management position? Once in that position, responsibilities, conflicts and stress are greater. The paycheck might increase but also time spent at work. I think there are two answers: The idea to accomplish certain goal seems great, until it is reached and one realizes that the goal was not as desirable as it seemed. The second answer is that society engraves in our brain that a management position should be our ultimate professional goal. However, having a management position, means that your actions and decisions affect other people’s lives for the worst of the best, which is a big responsibility. Many times managers have to go against their principles and ethics to make decisions. Therefore, it is important to evaluate different options when facing an ethical dilemma. The book mentions that as manger you should put yourself as a member of the community before making decisions.
Sources
Janasz, Suzanne. Interpersonal Skills in Organizations. 3rd. ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2008. 49-70. Print.
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